The head of the Indian army accused of physical attack by Spicejet employees at Srinagar Airport was placed on the list of airlines for five years, Hindustan Times said on Tuesday, August 26. Spicejet also described an officer of the Indian army as “unfortunate”, the report said.
What led to confrontation at Srinagar airport?
The quarrel took place on July 26, when Lieutenant Colonel RK Singh, currently published on an army with a high altitude war in Gulmarg, was scheduled to board Spicejet to Delhi.
Spicejet said that passengers, a higher military officer, carried two pieces of cabin luggage weighing a total of 16 kg, which is more than twice the permitted limit of 7 kg.
“When he was politely informed of the surplus luggage and asked to pay the relevant fees, the passengers refused and violently entered the Aerobridge without completing the onset process – a clear violation of aviation security protocols.
At the gate, the airline said passengers grew more aggressive.
When Spicejet employees asked him at the onboard gate to pay the obligatory excess luggage fee, the Indian Army official allegedly refused, attempted to circumvent this process and was accompanied by the central industrial security forces staff (CISF). Witnesses said the situation escalated violence.
What Spicejet employees have been reported?
Spicejet said earlier that four employees were attacked at Srinagar Airport, one of which kept the spine fracture and the other suffered severe jaw injuries.
According to Spicejet, one employee fell unconscious to the floor, but the passenger continued to dig and intervene the victim.
“Another employee suffered from nose bleeding and mouth after receiving a strong kick in the jaw while he bent to help a colleague who fainted,” he added.
The incident was caught on the camera and the video has since become viral on social media and has evoked outrage.
What steps were taken against the officer?
Authorities at the International Airport Srinagar confirmed that the case was registered according to section 115 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhit (BNS), which deals with voluntarily causing injuries.
The officer also filed a counter -altitude that claims that employees of airlines, which led to a cross company.
The Spicejet statement was registered with the local police and the airline started to place a passenger on a list without years in accordance with civil aviation regulations.
Spicejet said that he also wrote to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and approved them for a “murderous attack” on his employees and asked for appropriate steps against passengers.
The airline also said that it had ensured the CCTV footage from the airport authorities and handed it over to the police.
Meanwhile, Spicejet convened the Committee according to the framework of the General Directorate for Civil Aviation (CAR) of the General Directorate for Civil Aviation, which classified the passenger as “unfortunate”. This decision resulted in a five -year ban on flying with the carrier on domestic and international routes, Hindustan Times said.
How did the Indian army react?
The military officials said the problem was announced by the Indian army and “waiting for the waiting investigation”.
“The thing concerning the alleged quarrel between military staff and the airlines at Srinagar airport, 26 July 2025 announced by Indian armies. The Indian army undertook to comply with the highest standards of discipline and negotiations.
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